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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Specialist - Geriatrics at Samaritan Health Services – Lebanon, Oregon

Samaritan Health Services
Lebanon, Oregon, 97355, United States
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    Assists practitioner in assigned Urgent Care and/or specialty clinic(s) in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    The Geriatrics team at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for seniors through their family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Six (6) months related experience required. Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred. Experience in applicable specialty area preferred. Lab/EKG experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Repetitive

    KNEEL (on knees)

    REACH - Upward

    SIT

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    STAND

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    REACH - Forward

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Job Location

Lebanon, Oregon, 97355, United States

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